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10/03/2014
Woman Injured In Dog Attack
A woman, 22, has been seriously injured after being attcked by a dog in the outskirts of Lincoln on Sunday night.
The attack happened near the city's Outer Circle Road at around 10.30pm.
Armed officers, a helicopter and the police launched a warning to local people to stay away from the area.
The dog which is believed to be an American Pitbull was caught around 1.30am.
The dogs owner is to be questioned by police.
Inspector Michelle Mcllroy said: "She has suffered quite devastating injuries. They are not described as life-threatening, but certainly life-changing."
(CVS/CD)
The attack happened near the city's Outer Circle Road at around 10.30pm.
Armed officers, a helicopter and the police launched a warning to local people to stay away from the area.
The dog which is believed to be an American Pitbull was caught around 1.30am.
The dogs owner is to be questioned by police.
Inspector Michelle Mcllroy said: "She has suffered quite devastating injuries. They are not described as life-threatening, but certainly life-changing."
(CVS/CD)
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